Dance of the Forty One
Seen it?2020 | 99 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Pursuit of Happyness, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Mexico City, November 1901. The police raid a private home where a secret party is being held. Among those attending is the son-in-law of President Porfirio Díaz.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Pablos
- Alfonso HerreraIgnacio de la Torre
- Emiliano ZuritaEvaristo Rivas
- Fernando BecerrilPorfirio Díaz
- Mabel CadenaAmada Díaz
- Paulina Álvarez MuñozLuz Díaz
- Rodrigo ViragoFelix Díaz
- Fernanda Echevarría del RiveroCarmen Romero Rubio
- Sergio SolísRafael
- Álvaro GuerreroFelipe
- Romanni VillicañaAgustín